Mazda 3 2010 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2010 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 2010 and Mazda 3 2006 have the same engine power, but Mazda 3 2010 torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 3 2006. Mazda 3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2010 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 3 2010 is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
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| Mazda 3 2010 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2010 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2006, which means Mazda 3 2010 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`810 | |
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| Quality: | high  | high  | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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